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 RailHope International Full Members 

RailHope International was founded in 1926 as International Railway Mission (IRM) and is an interdenominational federation with members (associations), chapters or contacts.

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Living Life Through Faith in God


The National Associations Contacts are the members of the RailHope International General Assembly which is the highest decision-making body of RailHope International. All present national representatives of associations that have full membership are entitled to vote on RailHope International matters; maintaining the fellowship of RailHope in the spirit of unity and collaboration.


RailHope Member Associations are full members of the RailHope International fellowship. Each country has a national representative on the RailHope International General Assembly.   

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RailHope Switzerland: The Swiss RailHope has been a Christian, non-denominational association since 1908 and is composed of rail and public transport personnel. We orient ourselves in matters of faith in the apostolic creed, which is universally recognized by the Western churches. For more information visit our website  

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RailHope South Africa: Originally established almost 100 years ago in South Africa faded into history and was almost forgotten for almost 30 years, RailHope South Africa has now been rescued, resurrected and revived by an enthusiastic group of individuals. For more information visit our website

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RailHope Germany: We are Christians in the railways and work in railway companies and agencies, united by faith in Jesus Christ and based on His Word, the Bible. This guides us in our daily work, and we experience its strength and perspective in our lives, and therefore we want to share with our colleagues the faith and hope we have in Christ. For more information visit our website

RailHope Austria: Originally founded in 1988 under the name of "Gemeinschaft gläubiger Eisenbahner Österreich", in short: GGEÖ. In April 2012 we changed our name to RailHope Austria. We are a non-denominational community of Christians at the railways in Austria. Our work is supported by voluntary donations. For more information visit our website

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RailHope Finland, founded in 1901, is an active and vibrant association that organises annual festivals, winter and summer days, as well as church services for railway workers in different locations. Meetings are also held in the association's summer home in Vesilahti's Rautiala. The association also organises tours and trips at home and abroad, as well as international rail transport meetings across Europe. For more information visit our website

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RailHope America: The Railroad Evangelistic Association exists to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to the entire railroad community and to promote Christian fellowship among, but not limited to, those of the railroad industry, the model railroad hobbyists and the rail enthusiasts. We believe everyone, everywhere needs to be on the right track to Heaven through a relationship with Jesus Christ. For more information visit our website

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The Dutch network of Christians in the railway sector (RailHope Nederland - Spoorchristenen), is a colourful group of Christian professionals from various railway companies who somehow have a heart for the railway. In our work, we have countless relationships with colleagues, clients and customers. Sometimes these are one-off contacts for example with a customer; at other times we work together with a colleague for years. For more information visit our website

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RailHope India: The first train service in India commenced in the year 1853 from Borbandar to Thane and the Engine driver was Mr Robert Stephenson, son of George Stephenson, who was the first Engine Driver to start the service in England in 1825 between Stockton and Darlington (Robert Stephenson served as Assistant Driver to his Father George Stephenson). 

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Railway Mission Estonia: In Estonia, we strive to unite and encourage people working on the railways by inviting them to follow Christ in their lives and to build fellowships...

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RailHope Norway: We are working to create an engaging network for Christian railway people. Our desire is to encourage each other to live a life with the Lord in everyday life, and to spread happiness and hope to our colleagues. We work to create an inclusive community for all railway people, and we want the railway to be a positive and good place to work. 

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RailHope Singapore: We thank God for blessing our threefold prayer initiative on behalf of the Rail Transport System in Singapore. Every day, Christians in Singapore are praying on board the trains for the passengers, and staff and for the grace and mercy of God to be shown to all. Prompted by the Holy Spirit we seek to renew our daily prayers daily, relying on Him to guide our thoughts and prayers (Romans 8:26). 

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differentlyRailway Mission UK: Railway Mission was founded in 1881, but we operate in a different way from other RailHope Associations. We are a group of specially trained people who offer friendship and a listening ear to anyone connected with our nation’s railways. We’re a Christian charity offering help to everyone affected by railway operations. For more information visit our website

RailHope Indonisia: At the General Assembly in 2022 Indonesia was welcomed into full membership of the RailHope International fellowship. We pray that RailHope Indonesia will be a force for good in the land and have the boldness and wisdom to spread the love of God throughout the country, spreading the Word of God on the railway with colleagues and passengers. 

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